BuffaloKatanas
Registered User
Obviously many factors would affect a second year pro, but with all the early scoring this year and all the rookies playing, an old theory of mine was reignited.
The best players in junior leagues put up an insane amount of points. It seems to me that when they first arrive in the NHL, they just play like they have for the last few years in junior, mostly because they haven't had the time to fully pick up the coaches system. Usually, they are successful if they are highly skilled and have high hockey IQ.
My theory is that when they fully get a grasp of the system, their play style adjusts accordingly, and usually their play drops.
As a Sabres fan, I believe this is what happened with Tyler Myers. Shot out of the gate with 48 points as a rookie and a Calder. Then, he fell off hard and never looked the same.
What are your thoughts on this?
EDIT: Don't know how to change the headline, but is should read, "Is the Sophomore Slump a result of coaching?"
The best players in junior leagues put up an insane amount of points. It seems to me that when they first arrive in the NHL, they just play like they have for the last few years in junior, mostly because they haven't had the time to fully pick up the coaches system. Usually, they are successful if they are highly skilled and have high hockey IQ.
My theory is that when they fully get a grasp of the system, their play style adjusts accordingly, and usually their play drops.
As a Sabres fan, I believe this is what happened with Tyler Myers. Shot out of the gate with 48 points as a rookie and a Calder. Then, he fell off hard and never looked the same.
What are your thoughts on this?
EDIT: Don't know how to change the headline, but is should read, "Is the Sophomore Slump a result of coaching?"